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Sep 25, 2026
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Shallow Smile Flat Pumpkin With Single Upper Tooth

Two small triangle eyes and a long shallow open smile with one broad rooted upper tooth are carved into this 42-centimeter wide, 17-centimeter tall flat pumpkin, a face that leans into the squat proportions with a subtle, relaxed expression. Because the pumpkin is only 17 centimeters tall, keep cuts small and work carefully near the top and bottom edges where the rind tapers fast. The single upper tooth should be at least 5 centimeters wide to look intentional at this scale.

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Our tips for carving a similar design

A flat 17 cm tall pumpkin demands small, careful cuts because the rind tapers quickly near the top and bottom edges. A shallow crescent mouth with one wide rooted tooth plays up the squat shape better than a tall arch would. Keeping all features proportionally low and wide gives the face a calm, relaxed expression that fits the natural silhouette.

From pumpkin to porch

  1. Hollow through the top

    Cut a lid at a low angle since the pumpkin is very flat. Keep the lid at least 10 cm wide so your hand can fit inside. Scoop pulp and seeds with a spoon, and trim the interior wall to about 2 cm thick, being especially cautious near the tapered edges.

  2. Mark features proportionally

    Draw two small triangles for the eyes, keeping them no taller than 3 cm so they stay within the face area comfortably. Sketch a shallow crescent below them that bows only gently downward. Mark one broad tooth on the upper edge of the smile, at least 5 cm wide.

  3. Cut the eyes

    Use a small pumpkin saw and make three straight cuts per triangle. Work carefully near the top of each triangle because you are close to the narrow upper rind. Push each triangle piece inward once cuts meet.

  4. Cut the mouth

    Cut the top curve of the crescent first, then the shallow bottom curve. Identify the tooth root and score it before removing the smile voids on either side. Remove one void at a time so you can confirm the tooth stays firmly attached throughout.

  5. Light and place on the porch step

    Dry the inside, add a compact LED tea light, and replace the lid. Set the pumpkin on a low porch step where its wide horizontal glow greets visitors at ankle level.

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Gather your supplies

Check things off as you get ready.

Work on a stable surface, keep your free hand out of the cutting path, and have an adult handle sharp tools.

Three levels of light

  • Leave intact

    The solid rind surrounding the features, the flanks of the face, and the single upper tooth all stay dark.

  • Peel & shade

    None needed for this simple design.

  • Cut through

    Both triangle eyes and the crescent mouth minus the central tooth are cut through for glow.

Learn the carving basics

Before you start cutting

Why should the single tooth be at least 5 cm wide on a flat pumpkin?

At only 17 cm tall, the face features are all compressed. A narrow tooth can look accidental rather than intentional at this scale, and it is more prone to cracking because there is limited rind depth around the mouth. Five centimeters gives the tooth visual weight and structural security.

The lid keeps slipping into the pumpkin when I try to close it. What can I do?

Cut the lid at a steeper outward angle, like a bevel, so the underside ledge rests on the pumpkin wall rather than sliding through. A flat lid needs at least a 30-degree bevel to stay put, and a small notch cut at the back helps you re-orient it correctly each time.

Can I carve on the side of a flat pumpkin rather than the front?

The side panels of a flat pumpkin are narrower and more curved, making detailed cuts harder. The broad front face is almost always the best working surface. If the pumpkin has a natural tilt, place it on a folded towel to level it before you begin.

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